Many in the community have developed cancer. The EPA has discovered a leak of biohazardous waste from a local factory that has leached into the water table. The area is decontaminated and cleaned

Question

The community identifies the need for a local hospice for those with cancer who are dying. Area communities participate in the fund drive. This type of community effort may best be described as
A) Geopolitical community
B) Epidemiologic model
C) Community of solution
D) Developmental model

Answer 1

Ans: C
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A community of solution is formed by an aggregate specifically to address health concerns within a particular area. Communities of solution are composed of persons not only from the area of need but also members of neighboring communities who have a vested interest in a challenge the community faces. These communities can form in response to a health threat, such as contaminated water or industrial air pollution. A geopolitical community is a group of people who live within identified boundaries and governing systems. An epidemiologic model is a process used to assess a community using data collected from descriptions and statistical relationships to evaluate the level of health and well-being within a community to address identified healthcare needs. A developmental model is a retrospective, historical analysis of system parameters such as the physical environment, education, safety and transportation, politics and government, health and social services, communication, economics, and recreation in a community.